Flu around my daughter?

Question

I was told last night I have the flu (also posted yesterday freaking out because I was so nervous!) I do not have a fever or body aches, but a cough and congestion. I have an 8 year old daughter and my boyfriend has a 4 year old who we had yesterday and tonight into tomorrow. How should I keep from giving the flu to the girls and my boyfriend? I’m so worried!! I am washing my hands, covering my cough, trying to limit my time with them, and washing surfaces. What else can I do? Thank you! 
Also, I am 28 weeks pregnant 😩

Answer

So, I don't know when you started showing symptoms, but you can "give" the flu to someone else up to 4 days before YOU start showing symptoms, and you can continue to "give" it to people up to 7 days after symptoms start. I'd limit physical contact, don't do the cooking, and wear a face mask if you're able (may be difficult for you with the congestion). Likelihood is that depending on when you last saw your children, you easily could have given it to them, or even your husband could have if he's a carrier, but asymptomatic.

Answer

Wear a mask

Answer

It's awful but wearing a mask over your mouth and nose is safer but not fun to deal with.

Answer

Were you tested for it or told by your doctor you have the actual flu? Ugh!

Flu around my daughter?

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